Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of BoltonWarren CountyWilderness Recovery: On Jan. 16 at 12:15 p.m., Forest Rangers were called to assist with a 58-year-old hiker who collapsed at the Five Mile Mountain lean-to. His hiking partner … [Read more...] about Man collapses at Five Mile Mountain lean-to, later dies
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Missing 33-year-old man found dead in Saratoga County
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of JohnsburgWarren CountyWilderness Rescue: On Jan. 5 at 6:25 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from Warren County requesting Forest Ranger assistance to locate a 30-year-old stranded off … [Read more...] about Missing 33-year-old man found dead in Saratoga County
Catskills advisory group considers reservation system for some trailheads
By Roger Hannigan GilsonTimes Union TANNSERVILLE — A state advisory group focusing on how to ease overcrowding in Catskills Park is tentatively recommending a pilot reservation system for some trailhead parking lots. The Catskill Strategic … [Read more...] about Catskills advisory group considers reservation system for some trailheads
Hochul quashes ranger retirement bill
Advocates look to contract and budget negotiations By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill aimed at setting retirement eligibility for forest rangers and environmental conservation officers on par with other state law … [Read more...] about Hochul quashes ranger retirement bill
White Lake quarry application deemed complete
Controversial project to appear before APA board this year By Megan Plete PostolThe White Lake quarry project application has been deemed complete and is being reviewed by the Adirondack Park Agency and the New York State Department of … [Read more...] about White Lake quarry application deemed complete
2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
High court ruled to protect trees on paths A nearly eight-year legal battle over snowmobile trails planned for the Adirondack Park ended in May when the state’s highest court ruled they were unconstitutional, but it did not end … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting